What is Barometer?

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.

A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...

A weather warning means that a weather hazard is occurring, imminent, or likely. In other words, severe weather is happening...

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...